We would all like to think that our employees know the difference between right and wrong in the workplace. But do your employees know where to turn in a crisis?
Continue reading “The Key Steps to Creating an Ethical Workplace Culture”
As the economy has rebounded, the job market has started to heat up and recruiters are also starting to feel the heat. A recent study by SHRM found that over two thirds of HR professionals (68%) are experiencing difficulty recruiting candidates for full time positions. However, organizations that attract highly qualified candidates have a leg up over the competition. One way to make this a reality is to develop top notch recruiting content.
Now that you know how important a positive brand is, how exactly do you go about improving and strengthening yours? Some aspects are very organic, and take time to develop, but without setting guiding principles your brand message wont be clear, enticing or effective.
Continue reading “You Already Have an Employer Brand but is it a Positive Brand? [Part 2]”
Our friend, Toby Graham, stopped by this week to help us understand one of the biggest news stories hitting HR and the world of employee management. Tobys the Director of Marketing Communications at Compli, where she and her team help organizations manage compliance activities across their workforce.
Continue reading “A Cautionary Tale About the Largest CFPB Fine Ever”
Youve probably heard the term Employer Branding and maybe even plan to look into it more when you can find the time. Frankly, it cant wait much longer.
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HR thought leaders frequently mention best practices that large companies utilize (think Google and Boeing). Every company has unique hiring practices, but companies like Zappos and Starbucks take recruiting and retention to advanced levels. They have found unique ways to attract and retain the ideal people for their teams.
Small businesses might not have the time to reinvent wheel when it comes to HR. Instead, take few tricks from the industry top dogs, and incorporate their HR processes into yours!
Continue reading “4 Problems That Plague Small Business HR (and How to Solve Them)”
The internet is a fast-paced place. Attention spans come at a premium. Thats why transparency is so important, especially in your hiring process.
When you reflect on the hiring process, (i.e. creating a job description, reviewing applicants, calling references, interviewing top candidates and finally making a decision), the part that probably sticks out as the most important is interviewing.
Continue reading “Pressed For Time? Heres a Strategic Approach to Your Next Interview”
Recruiting is a companys circle of life, when someone leaves, someone new is hired.
While it is typically HRs duty to fill out the paperwork associated with this process, at times, HR itself is the victim of turnover. If you are the new recruiter, HR generalist, etc., you are going to have to familiarize yourself with the existing processes, procedures, and programs needed to perform the job effectively.
Continue reading “How to Survive as the New HR Pro at a Company”
Most HR professionals today have some experience working with HR Tech. In fact, from recruiting, to hiring, to onboarding, to training, to succession planning, software has become an integral part of the employee lifecycle. However, even if you have experience using some type of HR Tech, the idea of selecting and implementing something new can be overwhelming.